Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Valor Healthcare - Hill, TN

Hill, TN

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Valor Healthcare operates more than 50 VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Valor provides a full range of medical services to veterans through the operations of CBOCs, tailored to meet the specific needs of local VA medical centers. The Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) is a comprehensive team which delivers primary care services to Veteran patients. The PACT team's focus is on prevention, health promotion, coordination and chronic disease management. The social worker in this Veteran-centric approach serves on an interdisciplinary team and is assigned to a specific panel of veterans to ensure their needs are met, as defined by the Veteran. Social Workers are uniquely prepared for this role by virtue of their education, training, and experience which prepares them to understand the person-in-situation and the influences that family and community have in impacting the health-care needs of Veterans.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments to determine the underlying causes of presenting problems.
• Assist the patient and family to understand the contributing factors to problem(s) and determine the pros and cons to short/long-term solutions.
• Coordinate with clinic staff and community agencies to assist in problem solving as needed.
• Address Advance Directive and Organ Donation in accordance with the standards of CBOC.
• Provide consultation/education to veterans and families on community resources, advanced directives, and VA resources.
• Assist patients and their families with coping and dealing with the loss/grief experiences in disability, terminal illness, and death.
• Participate actively in the treatment planning process with other disciplines.
• Document social work interventions and activities in the patients' clinical record utilizing CPRS and ensure appropriate hand off.
• Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.
• Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
• Provide excellent customer service to each veteran and his/her family, both in person and over the phone as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
• Participate in the clinic's outreach events to help support the clinic's enrollment initiatives.
• Support patient enrollment and retention in appointments, follow-up visits or nurse visits.
• Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.

Requirements

• Master's degree, or higher, in Social Work from a program registered by the Department of Education is required, with specific training dealing with adult patients.
• Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted MSW (or equivalent) license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
• Minimum of 1-3 years' post-master direct counseling experience with adult patients. Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.
• Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency-AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong computer skills, including EMR experience.
• Energetic and optimistic demeanor.
• This is considered a safety sensitive position.

Benefits

• Great work lifestyle balance! No on call, weekends off, 11 federal holidays.
• 15 vacation days and 10 personal days to use for whatever you want!
• Sick time and continuing medical education time off!
• Competitive pay! We offer based on experience and monitor market trends to ensure we are providing a great rate for our employees.
• Access to Medical through Aetna as well as dental and vision benefits.
• Annual performance reviews to discuss goals, raises, concerns, etc.
• Great support system through clinic management peers, HR, Recruiting department, all the way up to the executive level.